Blue Lightning (1995 video game)

Blue Lightning is a combat flight simulator video game developed by Attention to Detail and published by U.S. Gold in 1995. It was released for the Atari Jaguar. The game is a sequel to the 1989 Lynx game of the same name, Blue Lightning, though the storylines are largely unrelated.

The game puts the player in the role of a fighter pilot tasked with completing a series of missions across various terrains. The core gameplay revolves around piloting a military aircraft, engaging in aerial combat with enemy fighters, and destroying ground-based targets.

Blue Lightning (1995) features a polygonal graphics engine, attempting to deliver a 3D flight combat experience. The game includes a variety of aircraft, weapons, and mission types. The mission structure is linear, progressing through a set sequence of objectives.

Reception to Blue Lightning (1995) was mixed. While some reviewers praised the graphical advancements compared to its predecessor, others criticized its gameplay, controls, and overall level of polish. Its place in the Jaguar's library is often regarded as a mid-tier title.